Basic Rules for Grant Application:

Number of participants: 20

Number of Grants: 20

According to COST rules, the Trainee Grant is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses of the Grantee. Trainee Grants do not necessarily cover all expenses related to attending the Training School.

Grant for Trainees can vary depending on the country of the Trainees (e.g. Domestic, near countries, far countries).

Grants up to 900 euros will be assigned according to an estimation of meal, accomodation and travel expenses.

The granted Applicant will be informed by email of the exact amount of his/her Grant.

Acceptance of the Grant should be confirmed by the date specified below.

Evaluation criteria:

The Action’s Training School Coordinator, supported by Core group Committee, will assess the received applications and will communicate approval for grants.

Candidates involved in interdisciplinary projects aiming at outcomes for systems medicine are high priority for Training School.

Gender, background field, geography and ESR balance will be taken into consideration (ESR= Early Stage Researchers).

Deadlines

Call open till February 9, 2017

Feedback will be given by February 13, 2017

Acceptance of the Grant should be confirmed by February 16, 2017

Registration to e-COST for reimbursement

Prior to starting the training school, each granted trainee must register for an e-COST profile at https://e-services.cost.eu – each trainee must add their bank details to their e-COST profile.

Trainees must book their own airplane tickets and make arrangements for travel. Details on accommodation for the training school will be circulated to trainees.